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V7 LRH

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

156,613 mi
Last recorded156,613 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV7 LRH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 156,613 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 156,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 154,138 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded slightly at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2024 151,565 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 May 2024 151,565 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2023 148,181 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 148,181 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 142,876 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 132,204 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 132,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 May 2020 119,800 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 May 2020 119,800 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair offside lagging (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 111,168 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 111,168 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 14 May 2018 104,055 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 96,049 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 88,954 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 84,954 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 75,019 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 62,512 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 50,040 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 42,829 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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V7 LRH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 122,711 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V7 LRH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V7 LRH registered?

V7 LRH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 January 2009.

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The MOT history for V7 LRH shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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